M3.1 earthquake - 6 km N of Nikiski, Alaska
22 h ago · 16 Oct 2026, 00:04 UTC 6 km N of Nikiski, Alaska
What happened
A magnitude 3.1 earthquake struck 6 km N of Nikiski, Alaska on 16 Oct 2026, 00:04 UTC at a depth of 68 km.
Earthquakes of this size are classed as Minor. Often felt indoors as a light jolt or rattle. Damage is very unlikely. This was a shallow earthquake, which tends to be felt more strongly at the surface.
Timeline
First reported by USGS
16 Oct 2026, 18:30 UTC
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